Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Salary
$74,000 - $106,000 / YEAR
The School Psychologist will create and implement a special education evaluation process aligned with IDEA and state guidelines. They will administer various assessments, interpret data for placement recommendations, and support student social-emotional development through mentoring and consultation.
Candidates must possess a valid Arizona School Psychologist certificate and a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card. Experience as a teacher or school counselor is preferred.
School Psychologist - Tucson Campus (6th-12th Grade), 26/27 school year
$3k Sign-On Bonus and up to $1,000/year in non-taxable reimbursement for CEUs and licensure fees.
Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter school is expanding and seeking a School Psychologist to implement a strategic plan for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process.
Under the supervision and direction of Campus and Charter Leadership, the School Psychologist will be responsible for creating and implementing a special education evaluation process aligned to IDEA and state guidelines. The school psychologist will support compliance, programming, interventions, and parent involvement.
Administer cognitive, achievement, social/emotional, adaptive, autism spectrum, and other relevant assessments to students. Evaluate and interpret student data to make recommendations for appropriate services within the full range of regular and special education programs. Obtain signatures on Permission to Evaluate forms and communicate to staff in a timely manner when completed Interpret individual test findings and recommendations to parents of students who are being considered for placement in special education programs. Consult with teachers, administrators, and other professionals on specific diagnostic findings concerning students to maximize educational development through placement or educational management. Develop a school mentor program to support students' social-emotional development Consult with parents concerning students’ learning potentials, achievement levels, and personality adjustments, and recommend ways of helping the students and providing sources of further professional assistance. Prepare and submit special education data upon request Share in the responsibility of reviewing incoming students’ records to ensure compliance. Attend IEP Meetings as the LEA representative as needed Follow timelines to complete paperwork in a timely manner Develop compliant evaluations and paperwork for each student Follow the school’s Child Find Process in compliance with ADE Assist in monitoring the accuracy of the school’s special education census with the Campus Assistant Director. Keep informed of new developments in school psychology, educational practice, and special education law. Create and deliver professional development for all staff to support Perform other duties as assigned.
Valid Arizona School Psychologist certificate. Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card Experience as a teacher or school counselor is preferred, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center Competitive pay based on experience Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term disability, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Benefits (hospitalization, critical illness, scheduled accident), and Pet Insurance. Paid Time Off (80 hours, prorated), including paid federal holidays and school breaks Eligible to participate in a 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth with a company match Great professional development and advancement opportunities! Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones Eligible for up to $1,000 total in non-taxable reimbursement for continuing education unit credits (CEU) and professional licensure fees each school year Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment Eligible to participate in the referral bonus program (*) A $3,000 sign-on bonus of $1,500 is paid after the first 90 days of the start date and $1,500 after the completion of the school year, with satisfactory performance and attendance
Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.
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